 Monitor and analyze department sales and inventory in $12 million store. Escalate merchandise needs for items with high check out percentages and broken size inventory to buyers and allocators. Increased 2014 fiscal sales by $30K+ in less than five months through effective merchandising shifts, added merchandise selection and associate sales training. Organize team to effectively and efficiently meet deadlines for company directives and merchandising initiatives.  Implement sales and product technology training for department staff. Manage P&L data. Hire, train and evaluate new and current sales associates. Develop current department sales leaders to push internal growth within the company. Manage 40+ member staff and daily sales and operations throughout all departments. Communicate sales and customer service goals and progress throughout each day via opening/closing team huddles and individual conversations. Collaborate and communicate with four member management staff about store goals, needs and current standings regarding sales, merchandising, company initiatives and daily operations.

 Hire, evaluate and train new and current sales and customer service associates to help drive individual performance, overall sales culture and customer service. Monitor sales trends and escalate needs to corporate buyers to ensure sufficient inventory. Direct sales and merchandising staff of 30+ to effectively and efficiently complete daily and on going department tasks. Manage daily sales of $20-50k and weekly sales of $150k+ Write a balanced schedule for all departments using $10-15k in weekly payroll. Place and allocate funds accordingly for monthly $1,600 supply orders. Ensure operational compliance throughout the store. Communicate and coordinate with management staff about store goals, up coming events, and employee issues and needs in an effort to maximize the store’s potential for success. Selected by district manager as top sales manager to train entire district on corporate best practices. In this role, was also responsible for evaluating low performing stores and creating action plans to bring sales up to acceptable levels.  Help execute major store renovation while maintaining sales goals, customer service levels and visual standards Manage monthly employee engagement initiatives.

 Manage the health, development, treatment and rehabilitation of new born foals, yearlings and race age stock. Train new interns on safety, horsemanship skills, horse health and needed management tools to not only run a barn with over $2 million worth of livestock, but also on a multi million dollar scale across all aspects of the farm and the equine industry. Managed barn staff of five associates, ensuring smooth operation of daily barn maintenance and activities. Direct daily operation of 40 stall barn, housing 80 head of livestock Monitor and execute major exercise regiments across all 40-80 head of livestock in coordination with veterinarian staff to ensure health and performance levels are at their peak so individuals will bring highest value possible at auction.